Jen is the absolute best! She brings so much fun and positive energy to her work, and it all comes through in her gorgeous photos. She did my oldest daughter's Bat Mitzvah five years ago, and then I hired her again recently for my youngest daughter's Bat Mitzvah. I couldn't be more pleased. We now have two beautiful albums, plus digital copies of all the amazing photos she and her assistant took. Jen is so helpful and professional all along the way, from planning to day-of to putting all the images together afterwards. She is a joy to work with, and we're so happy to have had her there to document our family's biggest days. read more

Jen Paschal is the absolute most amazing photographer in the world!!! I've seen her pictures, had her do my husband and my pictures and WOW, WOW, WOW, she's awesome. After looking high and low for the right photographer for our wedding shots, Jen was the most sincere, down to earth, and professional of them all. She's hilarious, friendly and made us feel like we were with our best friend. If you're looking for a photographer for engagement, wedding or baby shots, Jen is your girl. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind (especially after seeing friend's wedding pictures) that she's the best deal in town. Professional, friendly, great photographer and absolutely what you want on your special day. (and a great price too!) read more

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We hired Jen as our wedding photographer, and she did a fantastic job! She was a lot of fun to work with, through the planning process and the wedding itself, and her warm & bubbly personality put everyone at ease immediately. She was very efficient at taking all of the "formal" group photos, and got a lot of great photos of the two of us (and our dog!). She also helped us organize a big group photo right after the ceremony, which turned out awesome (with 100 people, no less), pulled us aside for some beautiful sunset & nighttime shots, and captured a ton of amazing candids through the night, so we have memories of every single part of our wedding. We had her stay until almost the end of the night, because we really wanted to get a lot of fun dance floor shots, and that we did! The only thing I would have done differently, and my advice to brides/grooms, would be to do some research/thinking ahead of time for what fun, creative or specific poses you might like to capture, and give the list to Jen ahead of time. You will be distracted on your big day (especially if you do photos before the ceremony, like we did), so you may forget all the photos you want; but if you tell Jen or bring a list with you, she'll be on it. There were a few photos we missed that I wish we'd gotten, but we have so many amazing ones that it's probably just as well since we're already going to have a hard time narrowing it down for our book! Jen sent us the official photos about 6 weeks after the wedding, and put together a 15-minute slideshow of highlights to music, which was a great way to be able to share our amazing memories with friends & family. I would highly recommend hiring Jen as your wedding photographer, and I myself will definitely plan to hire her again for any future photo needs! read more

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I simply cannot say enough wonderful things about Jennifer and her amazing team! From the moment we met Jennifer, we knew she was the photographer for us! Jennifer is incredibly enthusiastic, meticulous when it comes to details, always follows-up and is very professional. Best of all, Jennifer loves her job and it shows! We wanted to find a photographer that would allow us to enjoy our day without any worries. Jennifer certainly swept all worries aside and allowed us to just enjoy our special day! My engagement and wedding photographs are everything my husband and I dreamed of plus more. We wanted somewhat traditional photographs that had an artistic touch - she delivered and captured every moment to a T. I honestly cried the first time I saw my wedding photographs. Need I say more?? I am confident that Jennifer is one of the best photographers in the Bay Area. Make sure to book her with plenty of time in advance - she books up quickly. I would recommend Jennifer to anyone!!!! read more

Jen Paschal was an incredible photographer! we are beyond pleased with our wedding photos. She was very professional and a lot of fun! I would get married all over again just to work with her! read more

Jennifer was our wedding photographer and I cannot begin to recommend her enough. First, she is extremely talented. Her work speaks for itself, she can capture the moment, take formal shots, you name it-absolutely beautiful and I cannot do it justice with words, just have a look. Second, she has that "personable" it factor that you cannot quite name. She is patient beyond words when it comes to: 1) dealing with time frames; 2) large head-strong families and getting them to adhere to strict time frames; 3) dealing with churches or venues that have strict restrictions; and 4) dealing with anxiety the weeks before the wedding and on the big day. We were on SUCH a strict time frame with the church (Mission Santa Clara) so I really appreciate the level of calm and reassurance she offered. Not only did my wedding guests tell me what a great job she did (and they were all impressed she could take the family photos in less than 15 minutes) but both my floral designer and my reception coordinator called me to tell me how above and beyond she went for our wedding. That is extremely rare. Simply put, if you need photos for a very special occasion, meet with Jennifer, see her work, enjoy her company and know that she will put her talented heart and soul into your special day. read more

We could not have asked for anything more than Jen Paschal as our wedding photographer. She is wonderful to spend time with, creative, and extremely talented. Jen took our engagement, rehearsal dinner and wedding day photographs. She is incredibly efficient without making things feeling rushed. She took all of the pictures we requested in an easy, organized, comfortable manner and we were more than happy to follow her lead on ways to get the best pictures, light, and locations. Our families and wedding party were amazed at the ease with which our photos were captured. We continue to be astounded and beyond grateful to her for how our photos came out. Working with Jen was an absolute pleasure and we will most certainly find occasions to work with her again. read more

Jen is amazing. I actually first met her back in 1998 when she was Bruce's assistant, and she was photographing another memorable life occasion for me. Fast forward to 2011, I knew exactly where to go. Not only did I have a positive experience years ago, but many of my friends used her. She was also one of the few photographers my venue recommended. Jen was so professional and calm during the entire night that it kept me really calm as well. She asked us about any family tensions well in advance of the wedding so that she was able to get photos of all the right people. She was also spot on in timing, which can be so critical when going from ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception. For us, she knew our venue in and out and immediately took us to some of the more picturesque spots and captured some of the most memorable moments of the night. As for pricing, important for every bride, no matter what the budget, she is fantastic! We did not have a wedding video, and frankly, with the photos we have, we really do not need one. I am looking forward to having Jen capture our life events for years to come. read more

Jennifer was my photographer for my wedding this past weekend and she and her assistant, Marquetta, were INCREDIBLE! Jennifer was so easy to work with in the lead-up to the wedding. She was patient and flexible as we discussed the day-of wedding game plan. Jennifer also provided so many helpful tips about ideal photo locations, back-up plans, timing and the schedule for the day. Jennifer also does a great job listening to client requests. My mom had very specific photo requests and Jennifer executed on all them without any fuss or issue! She is an absolute professional and incredibly efficient on the actual wedding day! Our pre-ceremony photos were truly a breeze and we even finished ahead of our timeline. All of my guests raved about how quick she was in capturing shots and about her easy-going style. I recommend Jennifer without reservation -- she was wonderful!! I truly hope that I have another occasion to work with Jennifer again. It was an absolute pleasure! read more

Jennifer is amazing and if you are looking for a photographer for your wedding book her now. I booked her for my wedding 9 months in advance and I would recommend you do too. Her work is down right perfect and beautiful. She deals with everyone the day of in such a calm matter, but is strong willed when she needs to be. I have a pretty loud/strong personality family and everyone loved her. So many people the day of the wedding were so impressed by her and mentioned it to us. I didn't know her or her assistant were there, they weren't in your face at all. Once time on the dance floor a bunch of my friends were in a circle and Jennifer slid on the floor and took a picture from the middle of the circle. I don't know many photographers that would do that. I got my wedding proofs back and was amazed because there are 870 pictures that are usable. They were all good pictures. Everyone who has seen my pictures have been impress and in love with them because they captured the day to it's fullest. read more

Jen photographed our wedding in July, 2007. No fewer than 15 people told us that they were the best wedding photos that they had ever seen. In addition to taking incredible photos, Jen was an absolute pleasure and a pro to work with. She managed a family with divorces on both sides, got through all of our photos and took more great candids during the reception than we could have imagined. She was easy to work with in planning and she was great helping us pick from an huge variety of album styles and designing an album that we love. She truly loves her job and it shows through in her work and attitude. On top of it all, she was an incredible value. I can not recommend her highly enough for a wedding or any other event. read more

Jennifer Paschal is such an amazing photographer. We enjoyed working with her for our engagement and wedding pictures. Our family and friends loved her and her assistant on the wedding day as well. She was definitely calm yet knew how to direct people and take charge. Jennifer took some awesome shots in San Francisco. Our pictures came out beautiful!! I can't stop staring at them! She also helped me develop timelines for the wedding which I found extremely helpful. read more

Jennifer loves what she does and it shows!! She helped us plan the schedule of our day and provided some excellent advise on how to really enjoy our wedding day. Which we did immensely. She is an absolute well seasoned professional. She captured a wide variety of shots in a creative way, not only capturing us but the location, guests, and all of the beautiful details we took so much time to plan and would have forgotten about. We were so pleased with the results as were our families. We now work with Jennifer as our child's photographer and she is extremely passionate and enthusiastic about every moment. Her creativity is unstoppable! read more

Jennifer has been our family photographer for many years - she has done our portraits, my brother's wedding in Mexico, my engagement session, and I'm thrilled that she will be doing my wedding next summer! She is creative and artistic, with an eye for detail and it shows in each shot she takes. She expertly captures those perfect candid moments. Jennifer's albums are stunning and beautifully crafted - she clearly spends a significant amount of time editing and correcting photos. She's so easy to work with - her communication with her clients is outstanding. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone that is looking for a talented, artistic photographer. read more

When it comes to wedding planning, one of the most important and difficult decisions is choosing your wedding photographer. But as soon as I met Jennifer I knew she was going to be fantastic. She is so passionate about what she does and it comes across in her enthusiasm and in her work! Jennifer just photographed my wedding on April 25th in San Francisco. She and her assistant arrived early and got to work right away. My wedding party and my family and I were very impressed with her efficiency and calm demeanor and she put everybody at ease the whole day. Since the wedding I have been so anxious and excited to see how the photos turned out and when I finally saw them I was moved to tears, delighted and completely blown away!!! I don't think you could wish for a better reaction to seeing your wedding photos! Jennifer's work is the perfect combination of photojournalism and traditional photgraphy which is exactly the style I told her I wanted. She managed to capture all of special moments and the emotion and joy of our wedding day perfectly! The only hard part now will be choosing which photos to put in our album out of so many incredible shots!!! I'm so happy I hired Jennifer and now my husband I have beautiful and artistic memories of our wedding day that we will cherish and share with loved ones for the rest of our lives. Thank you Jennifer!!!! read more

We were so thrilled to have Jennifer Paschal do our wedding photography. She is a consummate professional and is so personable. Everyone in your wedding party will love her. I do not like having my photo taken and yet she was able to get so much coverage of our wedding (quick and painlessly!) and every photo is just stunning. Jen is definitely a type-A personality, which I appreciated because it meant photography was one thing I knew would be handled with the utmost attention to detail. She worked so well with my other wedding vendors, but most importantly, she gave us a "time capsule" that is absolutely irreplaceable. read more

Jennifer shot our wedding and we could not have asked for a better experience. Her pictures were amazing, she seemed to be everywhere and yet never in the way. Her professionalism and ability to get all the shots we asked for was impressive. I would highly recommend anyone wanting a worry free experience with top notch quality to book Jennifer for their special occasion! read more

Jennifer is the best around.... She has been capturing my family for over 4 years now. She is so good with the kids, and the moments she captures of my family I will cherish for a lifetime. If you are looking for a photographer that will get it done right. Call Bruce Forrester- ask for Jenn she will rock your world! read more

Sonia Savio was our wedding photographer. We originally approached Bruce Forrester Photography asking about Jennifer Paschal (because of Yelp), but she was booked on our wedding date, so she recommended Sonia. After meeting with her, seeing examples of her work, and emailing with a couple of her previous brides, we booked her through Bruce Forrester Photography. I LOVE all of our photos (over 700!). Sonia really captured every detail, and even managed to take some truly epic pictures of us dancing through the lights and fog that our DJ was using to create a party scene. It was important to us to get a group photo after the ceremony of all the guests, as well as to take a picture with every table during the reception, and Sonia managed to do both without being bossy. -1 star because she seemed to be playing it by ear a little bit on the day of, rather than following our detailed timeline. For example, my husband and his groomsmen were still taking photos when guests were arriving because she fell a little behind on the pre-ceremony timeline. That said, our pictures are amazing! read more

Jen Paschal of Bruce Forrester Photography, accompanied by an assistant, photographed our daughter's wedding in wine country in October 2014, and we have just received her photos and the accompanying "highlights" slideshow set to music. To say that her work exceeded our expectations in every way would be a vast understatement. At the wedding, it seemed that she was everywhere, cheerfully herding distracted people into photo-worthy positions and taking candids throughout the evening. The quality of the photos was exceptional -- we had literally hundreds of "favorites". And the "highlights" slideshow, set to music, perfectly captured the feeling of the whole day, and made us tear up and laugh throughout the viewing. If I could give Jen a 6-star review, I would wholeheartedly do so. read more

Jen was so amazing to work with!! From the start, almost 10 months ago, she reassured us our day would be flawless!! Our engagement shoot was easy. Jen's personality is bubbly and you cannot help being in a great mood around her!! Our wedding day really was picture perfect!!! She and Liz were always 10 steps ahead of us, worked with our last minute requests, and really made the day so memorable!!! We look forward to the amazing photos!!! read more

Jen was our wedding photographer at the Triton Museum of Art in August 2013. She was amazing to work with, professional, friendly, considerate and personable! Jen also photographed both of my sisters' weddings (Sept. 2008 & Dec. 2009), needless to say our entire family enjoyed working with Jen...and everyone LOVED the photos! My husband was astonished that we were able to make it to our cocktail hour, she was that efficient and considerate of our time on our day. She and her assistant were able to catch each moment of our special day without being intrusive or bossy, but thoughtful and polite! Our package included an engagement photo-shoot, 6 hours the day of our wedding with 2 photographers, an album designing meeting after our wedding, plus unlimited phone/email conversations. My mother-in-law thought the product was fabulous, the process was amazing and Jen was able to make the formal photo taking process fun and enjoyable! I very much recommend Bruce Forrester Photography! read more

I was so lucky to find Jen at Bruce Forrester through Yelp, and I cannot tell you how happy I am with her work at our wedding. It is difficult to even explain the pleasure it is to work with her. From the initial consultation to the album creation, she is honest and straight forward, reasonable, fun, and professional. She helped me choose a package that exactly met my needs, and I didn't feel like I paid for a thing that I didn't really want. Her prices are very reasonable, especially for all the editing and work she does to create the final portraits and album. She was also the most pleasant photographer I have ever worked with at a wedding (and I have been in several). She was completely non-intrusive, but yet got all the shots I would have wanted, including those that might have happened for a split second. My entire family was so delighted with the way she was able to get wonderful family shots in such a short period of time. We had 2 ceremonies - one in SF and one in India - and she was able to incorporate everything into a beautiful album. I cannot think of one thing that I did not love about working with Jen. You will not be disappointed! read more

Where do I start? Jen is an amazing photographer. We were lucky enough to book time with her for some pregnancy portrait work. The pictures are beautiful and she did really amazing editing. She was always very responsive to my calls/questions and I was impressed by her turnaround time. I can see why most of her clients use her over and over again. We will definitely be booking her for more portraits when our baby arrives! Thank you Jen for capturing and delivering such beautiful images for us! read more

Jen took the most amazing pictures of our family after our second daughter was born. We had so many great images to choose from, we ended up ordering a ton of prints for everyone in the family for Christmas and for framing around our house. Jen's easy going attitude put our kids at ease and made them shockingly last through a two hour photo shoot. I would recommend her for any life event that you want to document. read more

Jen photographed my daughter's Bat Mitzvah, including the ceremony itself, the reception at the temple, and the party later that night. She was absolutely a pleasure to work with from beginning to end! She is so professional and talented and just simply fun to have around. She even made the posed pictures before the ceremony a fun experience and did a great job connecting with our various family members and immediately putting them at ease. Plus, she somehow was able to put together all the relationships (mom's side of the family, dad's side of the family, mom's friends, our daughter's friends from her new school, daughter's friends from her old school, etc.) and made sure she captured all these important people throughout the day. The images speak for themselves; they're absolutely beautiful! Jen provided us with ALL the photos she and her assistant had taken throughout the day. And putting together the album was fun and easy as well. She has great software, which allows you to work collaboratively with her as you sort through all the great images. We also had a meeting with her to bring the album together. Jen is absolutely amazing, and I so hope she's free to do my younger daughter's Bat Mitzvah when the time comes. Thank you, Jen! read more

Jennifer has been photographing my family for years. We treasure every photograph she's taken, from pregnancy pics, to newborn shots, to sessions with the entire family. She has provided us with beautiful memories. Any time we have guests over, people are always asking us who our photographer is because we have several of her shots in frames all over the house. She is creative, flexible, and works very well with kids. She is always able to get the money shot, even out of the grumpiest toddler. She is our go-to family photographer. We highly recommend her! read more

I absolutely love my wedding photos! Jennifer is an amazing photographer. Not only did she capture all the special moments of our day, but she also took care to scope out our venue in advance so that she could photograph us in the most optimum settings. The result- I have pictures that I will truly treasure for a lifetime. As an added plus, Jennifer is a joy to work with. She listened carefully and patiently to my requests and was the consummate professional from start to finish. read more

Wedding photos are not crisp and clear, colors dull, oversaturated, photographers lighting shadows are in the pictures. Bride's dress is ivory looks white. Groom is bald - you can see the lights above reflecting off his head. Jennifer prefers the natural look so she doesn't fix anything! Photo album is cardboard pictures. When she can't fit the photo she has taken in an 8x10 she gives you a 7X10. I did not find anything amazing about Jennifer's photo's. She took more pictures of the guests and other useless pictures than she did of the bride and groom. There is no Bruce Forrester. read more

When I met Jen, I knew this was the photographer for my wedding. Her bubbly personality, flexibility, and gorgeous pictures I saw in her portfolio, made her the perfect fit for what I was looking for in a photographer. During our first meeting, Jen really took the time to listen to the types of pictures I was looking to have for the wedding since each bride can be so different. For me, I wanted to have as much emotion evoked from each picture as possible to really capture the mood of the night. The day of the wedding, Jen was ON TOP OF IT! Everything went smoothly, family pictures were easy, and everything just worked. I had a few family members tell me that this was one of the best photographers they had ever seen, her efficiency was made very clear. She pulled my husband and I aside a few times to take some special pictures of the two of us and I have to say, they are some of my favorites of the batch. When Jen sent me the link to the photo's, I immediately opened the highlights video and began to tear up. While I knew the pictures would be beautiful, I didn't quite realize just how beautiful they would be. The emotion from each photo was just pure happiness and showed all of our close friends and family just excited and having the best night ever.. which was fitting since we had a New Years wedding. I cannot thank Jen enough for her stunning work and I absolutely can't wait to work with her again down the road on other events. read more

Jennifer Paschal is such a wonderful photographer! Our pictures are AMAZING and captured the spirit of our wedding beautifully. I have been in weddings where the pictures are a never-ending process, but Jen was efficient and took all the pictures we wanted (and more!) in a very timely manner. She is also so warm and fun, and became part of the family! She is the best!!! read more

My husband and I did things a little backwards and had a baby before our wedding. Jennifer took both my pregnancy and newborn photos. I loved the pictures so much that I hired her for our wedding in Maui. The first thing that strikes you when seeing her photos is how beautiful every things looks. I believe that this comes from having the exact right lighting...it's what separates an amateur from a professional. I've tried others photographers, and I've even tried taking photos myself. It just isn't the same. She has a natural eye for lighting. Also, her style is modern and natural. That is important to me as I didn't want over-posed, super touched-up photos. Lastly, her people-skills are awesome! She was able to organize group photos at the wedding so quickly (without being bossy) that we had more time for fun. She is great with kids too. Our 11 month old was crying at photo time and didn't want to smile for the camera. I don't know how she did it but she captured a shot that looks like he is smiling! You'd never know he was having a melt-down! Now that we have our second boy, Jennifer will definitely be the person I call for family photos! read more

Jen is fantastic! She recently traveled to Cozumel, Mexico to photograph our wedding and turned our celebration into works of art. She has an unmatched eye for composition and color. Jen paints with light and shadow. Our wedding pictures are truly gallery worthy. There are so many breathtaking pictures that its going to be nearly impossible to choose which ones we want to frame. She captured the moments that counted most, far above and beyond the standard ones. She caught candid exchanges between people that are authentic and intimate. The pictures make us feel like we're back in the moment every time we look at them because they exude the emotions of the day. Not only are the pictures themselves incredible, but she was a delight to spend time with. Every one of our guests fell in love with her. She even got my aunt who hates to have her picture taken to let down her guard enough to be in a few photos. Jen was professional and diligent. She put me completely at ease from the moment she started clicking at our engagement portrait session, all the way through the dance party at the end of the wedding night. My husband and I both enthusiastically recommend her. read more

Jen had photographed 2 of my cousins' weddings, so when i got engaged she was one of the first people I met with and I instantly knew we wanted her to photograph our wedding. What struck me most about working with Jennifer was not just the final pictures (which were absolutely amazing), but how well she works with everyone around her. She is incredibly professional and is so calm and friendly that she puts everyone around her at ease and it shows in her pictures. We didnt have a single "forced/awkward" portrait amongst any of our proofs. She was incredibly helpful when we needed suggestions and tactful while still being on top of things at our wedding. With only 10 minutes allowed after the ceremony for pictures at our church, Jen managed to set up and photograph 3 different families and also solo pictures of myself and my husband without a single hiccup! And she continued to be incredibly helpful to us after the wedding, walking us through putting our albums together and working with us to make sure we got exactly what we wanted in our album. I really couldn't reccomend a photographer more. We worked with some amazing vendors for our wedding, but Jennifer was by far and away our favorite! read more